She had a persistent cough which she couldn't shake off,' said the friend. 'It wasn't connected to her smoking but she decided it was a good opportunity. 'She's been trying to give up for as long ...

or pain when you take in a deep breath Coughing up blood or a pink/red phlegm. Dr Munisamy added: “If you are worried about a new persistent cough, or you’re concerned that the symptoms ...

Phlegm can build up at the back of your throat when you lie down in bed and trigger coughing at night. “The most common cause of this is an upper respiratory tract infection such as colds or flu ...

or pain when you take in a deep breath Coughing up blood or a pink/red phlegm. Dr Munisamy added: “If you are worried about a new persistent cough, or you’re concerned that the symptoms ...

A cough that lasts more than 3 weeks – you may cough up mucus (phlegm) or mucus with blood in it Feeling tired or exhausted A high temperature or night sweats Loss of appetite Weight loss ...

or pain when you take in a deep breath Coughing up blood or a pink/red phlegm. Dr Munisamy added: “If you are worried about a new persistent cough, or you’re concerned that the symptoms ...

As the heart’s ability to pump weakens, fluid starts to build up ... cough more intense. The type of cough can vary from person to person. It might be dry or produce a small amount of mucus.